Leighton Happenings and Local News Briefs
Little Johnnie and Effie Plate are sick with pneumonia. Will Van Roekel owns a new buggy. Letta Van Maanen visited Pella for Decoration Day. Julia Van Zee spent days with relatives in Pella. The little son of Wm. Roose is sick. Walter Clark, once seriously ill, is improving. Eugene Workman received a rocker for his band service. Della Veldhuizen of Linnville visited cousin Birdie Veldhuizen. Bernice Ditch of Ottumwa spent Tuesday here and heads to Montana for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Johnnie
Effie Plate
Will van Roekel
Letta van Maanen
Pella
Julia van Zee
Wm. Roose
Walter Clark
Eugene Workman
Band Boys
Della Veldhuizen
Linnville
Birdie Veldhuizen
Bernice Ditch
Ottumwa
Montana
Resolutions on the Death of Gerrit Van Zante
The Sunday School mourns the death of Gerrit Van Zante on May 10 1912 and notes his roles as a faithful member and secretary. The group expresses sympathy to his family, intent to spread the resolutions in minutes, and to share a copy with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit van Zante
Brother van Zante
Birthday Celebration at DeJong Home Brightens Day
Sally Forsyth and relatives gathered at Geys DeJong home to celebrate Mrs. Forsyth birthday with family from Albia Pella and Newton. The article also notes illnesses and deaths in the community, including Jerry Sparke and Harry Sparke, plus Memorial Day activities, graveside decorations, and local visits during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Forsyth
Artie Sparks
Geys DeJong
Local residents enjoy weekend visits and new baby news
Corn planting continues in the vicinity. Pete Dunick and Neal Robus spent Sunday together. John Johnson and friends visited the A. De Heer home over the weekend. Pete Van Den Berg and family visited his sister Mrs. W. B. Verwers. Amos Chambers and family went to see her brother-in-law Chas. Houck. John Robin celebrates a new buggy. Mrs. Mammie C. Smith visited the G. W. Carpenter home. Mr. and Mrs. Case Woiliver from Durham stayed with their son Pete Woiliver. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Houck on Tuesday the 28th. Arch Fletcher spent Sunday with the Fletcher family. Neil Kleinhorst and family visited at the Van Heemert home. Mrs. S. Buehl rode to Des Moines Monday. Edd Fletcher made a quick trip to the Capital City Friday. Wm. Van Zente and wife with daughter Gladya visited John Van Ante’s in Moravia last Thursday. Edd De Geente visited Sunday at Harry Wilson’s. Wm. Schippers family spent Sunday in Bussey. Jeanette De Hamer attended the Baker school program Friday. Al De Cooks and J. Tops visited Alex De Geest’s Sunday. Mrs. Wisner visited her daughter Mrs. P. De Hamer Friday. Clarence Howard and wife spent Sunday at H. De Geesta. Guy and Wm. Silvers attended church at Harvey Sunday evening. Rock Island School pupils are preparing for a program on June 23 with details to appear later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gueeshaim
Casie
Van
Genduren
Pella
Jerry Sparke
New Sharon
Harry
Albia
Montezuma
Mike Brunner
Prairie City
Adam Kiing
Newton
Dr. Quire, Sr
Lynnville
D. F. Haines
Harold
Naomi
Grinsell
Dave
Eliza Haines
Haines
J. P. Brunner
E. J. Haines
Freeland
Rev. Potters
Dr. Quire
Doane
Mamie de Bruyn
Newell
Misa DeBruyn
Clyde Brayton
Ollie Smith
Tracy
Mike Brunners
John Kling
Miss Florence
Des Moines
Lou Johnston
Maurice
Neva
Sully
Ralph
Jakie van Kampe
John Brayton
B. J. Haines
Jay Quinn
Philip Kling
Miron Brayton
Near Murphy
Hammer
John Dieleman
Besaie
Bert DeBruyn
Oscar Holdaworth
John Robin
Mammie C. Smith
G. W. Carpenter
Case Woiliver
Durham
Pete Woiliver
Chas. Houck
Arch Fletcher
Fletcher
Neil Kleinhorst
van Heemert
Clarence Howard
H. de Geesta
Guy
Wm. Silvers
Harvey
Rock Island School
Weather Bulletin Signals Mixed Week for Iowa Agriculture
Weather bulletin for the week ending June 2, 1912 in Des Moines Iowa notes heavy rain in several counties causing washouts and damaged bridges in Cherokee. Average temperatures near normal with cool nights. corn planting nearing finish, late plantings emerging with fair stands. Small grain and alfalfa progress well. strawberries ripening with fair to good yields predicted. Gonce M. Chappel, Section Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Cherokee County
Gponce M. Chappel
Library report for May details issued and circulation
May library report shows numbers for books issued and periodicals circulated, with figures for average daily circulation and largest and smallest categories. It lists new readers registered, books repaired, fines on overdue books and charges to non residents. Juna Vanzante, Librarian.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise One Focused Benefit
An Iowa resident extols Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder relief noting backaches and dizziness improved after use. The ad cites Mrs. M. E. Wadsworth of Grinnell and claims the product aids sleeping and general well being. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foaster Milburn Co. in Buffalo is the U.S. sole agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
M. E. Wadsworth
Main St
Grinnell
Iowa
Foater- Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
June teacher's certificate exams at Pella High School
The regular June Examination for teacher's certificate will be given in the Pella High School building June 26 27 and 28 conducted by Sup t F M Frosh. The county superintendent Nora E White will be present the afternoon of the 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Sup’t F
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sally
Fleet van Gorkum
Leora van Gorkum
Curtis Burnham, Sr
Aschel Shafer
Gome
Congregational Church
Langley
Fifield
Pete Dunick
Neal Robus
John Johnson
A. de Heer
Pete van den Berg
W. B. Verwers
Amos Chambers
S. Buehl
Edd Fletcher
Capital City
Edd de Geente
Harry Wilson
Wm. Schippers
Bussey
Jeanette de Hamer
Baker School
al de Cooks
J. Tops
Alex de Geest
Mrs. Wisner
Mrs. P. de Hamer
Weatherrop Bulletin
Juna Vanzante
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